Today in Gear: The Day’s Best Product News

Luxury travelers with plans to fly Emirates this autumn or winter are in for a treat. The airline just unveiled upgraded essentials kits for their first and business class passengers in partnership with Bulgari. Passengers will get a choice between two case styles: black with lilac accents and black with tan vegan leather accents. Each kit is packed with premium amenities including engraved gold mirrors, eau de parfum samples and body emulsions, as well as basics like a dental kit, deodorant and folding hairbrush. If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to book a fall trip, take this as your reason to jump into planning an escape.

Today we’re taking a look at a brand new moto boot, a design-forward sofa celebration and an upgraded audio experience. This is Today in Gear.

Today in Gear is our daily roundup of all the latest product announcements, drops and news from Gear Patrol Studios. Send your most pressing product questions to [email protected].

This Beloved Hiking Brand Takes on the Open Road

Danner

Danner has a legacy of creating incredibly functional and stylish hiking footwear. Now, the brand has teamed up with motorcycle experts to create its first moto boot. The Moto Wedge GTX ($480) is made with a full-grain extra thick leather upper to stand up to hard wear. Additional boot features include a GORE-TEX waterproof liner, an oil-and-slip resistant outsole, and handcrafted stitchdown construction. Despite being a first for Danner, the brand clearly did its due diligence to create a boot that lives up to its legacy of quality craftsmanship.

Omega Announces a Paris 2024 Exclusive Timepiece

OMEGA

As the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games, Omega is deep in preparations for the upcoming games in Paris. In honor of this responsibility, the brand has released a special edition of the Seamaster Diver 300M ($8,700) with a commemorative caseback and the Paris 2024 logo on the second hand. The 42mm watch is made with stainless steel and 18K Moonshine Gold with a white ceramic dial, a classic look to celebrate a historic moment. The Seamaster Diver 300M Paris 2024 Special Edition is available exclusively at Omega boutiques in the host city of Paris.

The Togo Sofa Celebrates 50 Years

Ligne Roset

You might not know the Togo sofa by name, but you’ve definitely seen this iconic design by Michel Decaroy for French luxury home brand Ligne Roset. In honor of the 50th anniversary of the sofa, Ligne Roset is releasing two new limited edition colorways. The Atom is a modern monochrome speckled pattern, while the La Toile de Peintre is a bold geometric look for those who aren’t afraid to make a statement. Both limited editions are available now and are capable of elevating a space and taking your home design to the next level.

An Upgraded Headphone Experience for Audiophiles

Astell&Kern

Astell&Kern has released an upgrade to its wireless hi-fi earbuds, the AK UW100. The first of its kind made a splash with a 32-bit DAC, balanced armature driver and passive noise cancellation. The new version features upgraded noise reduction, enhanced sound and a longer battery life for over nine hours of continuous listening and 29 hours of total playback. These new and improved headphones deliver on Astell&Kern’s goal to deliver music authentic to the original sound, and they’re available now for $280.

Camp Out at Festivals in Style

Snow Peak

There’s nothing worse than rolling back into camp after a long day in the festival sun and finding a collection of cheap uncomfortable furniture that completely ruins the vibe. For those who want to take their camp experience to the next level, Snowpeak has released their limited edition festival collection just in time. The collection features upgrades on some of their best products including their Mesh Luxury Low Beach Chair ($274), Land Breeze Pro. Air Tent ($1099), and High Tension Cot ($569). Together these products come together to not just ensure a comfortable sleeping experience, but to create a space you’ll want to bring the party back to.

Related Topics